[Vocabulary] a bit, a bit of Flashcards

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My sister has _ b_ _ _ t_ when things don’t go her way.

= gets mad

A

My sister has a bit of a temper when things don’t go her way.

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I need _ b_ _ _ f_, if you don’t mind.

= небольшое одолжение

A

I need a bit of a favour, if you don’t mind.

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Sometimes, I’m _ b_ _ _ p_ wh_ _ c_ _ my work.

= I sometimes want to do my work really well.

A

Sometimes, I’m a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to my work.

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She had _ b_ _ _ r_ s_, especially during her teenage years.

= бунтарская черта/жилка

A

She had a bit of a rebellious streak, especially during her teenage years.
/rɪˈbel.i.əs/ /striːk/

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She’s _ b_ _ _ kn_-_-_; always trying to show she’s the smartest in the room.

= a nerdy person

A

She’s a bit of a know-it-all; always trying to show she’s the smartest in the room.

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He has _ b_ _ _ e_, so be careful not to criticize him too directly.

= he thinks much of himself

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He has a bit of an ego, so be careful not to criticize him too directly.
/ˈiː.ɡəʊ/

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When I’m tired, I can be _ _ g_.

= in a bad mood

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When I’m tired, I can be a bit grumpy.

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Even though he’s outgoing, he’s _ b_ i_ when he’s around a big group.

= he’s somewhat shy

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Even though he’s outgoing, he’s a bit introverted when he’s around a big group.

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I have _ b_ _ _ s_ s_ for old romantic movies.

= у меня слабость к…

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I have a bit of a soft spot for old romantic movies.

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In stressful situations, I can become _ b_ i_.

= становлюсь нетерпеливым

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In stressful situations, I can become a bit impatient.

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My friend has _ b_ _ _ c_ s_, especially in sports.

= he likes to compete; у него есть соревновательная жилка

A

My friend has a bit of a competitive streak, especially in sports.

/kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv/

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I’m usually calm, but I have _ b_ _ _ j_ s_ wh_ it c_ t_ relationships.

= становлюсь ревнивой (“во мне есть ревнивая жилка”), когда дело касается

A

I’m usually calm, but I have a bit of a jealous side when it comes to relationships.
/ˈdʒel.əs/

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Well, I work beside a man every day and I can’t help but have developed _ b_ _ _ c_ _ him.

= I couldn’t but fall in love with him

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Well, I work beside a man every day and I can’t help but have developed a bit of a crush on him.

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Your brother’s becoming _ b_ _ _ p_.

= становится проблемой

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Your brother’s becoming a bit of a problem.

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Norman’s surprise bachelor
party will be _ b_ _ _ s_ to everyone.

= nobody will expect it

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Norman’s surprise bachelor party will be a bit of a surprise to everyone.

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At first sight, this might seem _ b_ s_.

= unexpected

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At first sight, this might seem a bit surprising.

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Although this is a highly enjoyable novel, the looseness of structure becomes _ _ p_.

= twisted and not easy to follow

A

Although this is a highly enjoyable novel, the looseness of structure becomes a bit problematic.

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She was a young 18-year-old with _ b_ _ _ ad_ s_.

= приключенческая жилка

A

She was a young 18-year-old with a bit of an adventurous streak.

/ədˈven.tʃər.əs/